Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Young World Physical Education; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County Public Schools in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to support the Exceptional Student Education team. The SLPA assists the SLP with evaluations, provides therapy for eligible students under IEP guidelines, and maintains progress data and family communication.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology and a Florida DOH SLPA license; school-based or pediatric

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Florida DOH license for SLPA.

Responsibilities

• Assists the SLP to evaluate students suspected of speech and/or language disorders.
• Provides therapy for eligible students as indicated in the IEP.
• Maintains progress data and communicates progress to parents.
• Conducts re-evaluations as required under supervision of a licensed SLP.
• Keeps records per regulations and submits Medicaid records as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited four-year college or university

Florida Department of Health license for Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Job description

Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Charlotte County Public Schools Exceptional Student Education 9033 - Port Charlotte, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Charlotte County Public Schools , and Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5878073
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PCN 93352032SA

Calendar 197/Hrs 8

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includesa robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Florida Department of Health license for Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Preferred Qualifications:

• School-based experience or pediatric experience in non-school-based settings

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the SLP to evaluate, including observations when required, students suspected of speech and/or language disorders.
• Provides therapy (in person or virtual per district guidelines) for eligible students as indicated in the IEP.
• Assists the SLP in conducting speech/language screenings on kindergarten students, school-age students referred for ESE Programs, and other school-age students referred by teachers/parents, as needed.
• Maintains progress data on enrolled students. Communicates progress to parents.
• Conducts re-evaluations for speech and/or language students as required by state or district guidelines and/or IEP team requests under the supervision of a certified or licensed Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Recommends dismissal of students from the speech and/or language program, under the supervision of a certified or licensed Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Assists with the transition of students from one level of school to another, (e.g. elementary to middle).
• Adheres to federal and state regulations and district Programs and Procedures.
• Keeps records as required by federal and state regulations including daily attendance, consult and collaboration logs, and therapy logs utilizing district-provided software and applications.
• Promote generalization of speech and/or language skills by working closely with teachers and parents.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the school/district team, and serve as a resource to school-based personn el.
• Refer those students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies under the guidance and/or supervision of a certified or licensed Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Maintain applicable professional credentials.
• Keep current in the field of speech/language pathology.
• Submit fee for service records as required by the District for Medicaid billing.
• Performs other job-related functions as assigned.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings or other meetings as required.

Full job description can be found:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

AHCA Background Screening:AHCA

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy -Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Board Approved 7/30/2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Gilliland , Assistant ESE Director
• Exceptional Student Education 9033
• Phone: [phone] x 2080
• Email: [e-mail]